About this opportunity
Intermountain Health lists this Mammography Technologist PRN opportunity in wheat ridge, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As a Mammography Technologist, you will be responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Our Mammography Technologists are dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care while living our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you’re passionate about helping people live the healthiest lives possible—and want a schedule that fits your lifestyle—we’d love to have you on our team.
Why PRN Works for You
Ultimate flexibility — work when it fits your life
Ideal for work‑life balance, supplemental income, or varied schedules
Shift Details: Flexible, fluctuating shifts based on department needs and PTO coverage
Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends
Stay clinically sharp while enjoying schedule freedom
Essential Functions
Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or modality‑specific competency in all clinical and technical functions
Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam
Performs radiologic mammography exams per department protocol including advanced mammography procedures such as stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, drainages, etc.
Demonstrates positioning competency.
Operates the mammographic equipment to ensure that diagnostic images of high quality are produced.
Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, record patient information, procedures performed and any adverse reactions.
Follows protocols, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
Skills
Mammography
Biopsies
Patient Identification
Radiation Protection
Following Protocols
Image Evaluation
Emergency Response
Effective Communication
Task Prioritization
Documentations
Recordkeeping
Minimum Qualifications
Education Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology
Licenses and Certifications American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Rad Tech license in state of practice (if applicable)
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
Experience Experience in Imaging (preferred)
Experience in Mammography (preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications ARRT Mammography or currently attending and receiving formal training to cross‑train in mammography
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for a long time.
Location
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Compensation
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Hourly rate: $35.25 - $54.39 (dependent upon experience)
Benefits
We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, including mental, physical, and social well‑being.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
wheat ridge, CO, 80033, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.